01 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
1
Polk area notes a bustling week with visits from Stromsburg, Aurora, Lincoln, and Chicago. local events include a Chautauqua in York, a new brick jail project, road concerns, and numerous social happenings among residents like Crow, Beckey, and Eklund families spread across Polk and nearby towns.
Fragmented ad text discusses Friday Saturday specials on hams 17c per pound at Weist and Johnsons. It contrasts superficial age judgments by clothing with hidden virtues like honesty and character. The quote critiques social emphasis on appearance and class.
Chautauqua season is snowbound and open not yet. August events noted with travelers leaving for Palmer Nebraska and private visits by Ellen Bay and Myrtle Merideth. Local social notices mention Mrs Tamberino and family departing Chicago and Miss Collison returning to Ord after visits. business reflections warn merchants to improve customer service for growth.
Sundberg and Son's advertises hammocks priced from 1.00 to 4.00 dollars. The brief catalog copy invites shoppers to browse the selection for affordable outdoor lounging options.
One complete threshing outfit for sale. Price of 500 dollars if sold promptly. Interested buyers contact W. E. Green in Polk Nebraska.
Fragments indicate an ice house will not open on Sunday and will sell ice on Saturday. Details are unclear but suggest temporary hours and a purchase requirement.
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